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Orthopedic Ultrasonography Workshop: Proximal Limb, Neck, Back & Pelvis – A 2-Day Practical Workshop

Fri, 27 February, 2026 - Sat, 28 February, 2026

Can't make these dates? Don't worry, this course is also available as anOnline Lecture Series.

Species

Equine

Contact Hours

15 Hours (RACE Accreditation Pending)

Early Booking Deadline

Sun, 18 January, 2026

Registration Deadline

Fri, 30 January, 2026

Language

English

Sponsors
Discipline

Diagnostic Imaging

Orthopaedics

Sports Medicine

Industry Partners

North America

Growth Partners

North America

Veterinary Partners

Global
North America

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course was developed to provide attendees with the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills of ultrasound image acquisition and interpretation of the upper front- and hindlimbs, the poll, neck, withers, back and pelvis. It is suitable for vets from equine or mixed practice who are keen to further develop their equine ultrasound expertise.

This course covers the following topics systematically and via highly illustrated lectures:

  • Ultrasonographic Techniques & Tips
  • Shoulder Joint & Bicipital Bursa
  • Stifle Joint Region
  • The Neck & Poll Region
  • Thoracic Spine & Ribs
  • Lumbar Spine (Percutaneous & Transrectal)
  • Pelvis (Percutaneous & Transrectal)
  • Sacrum & Sacroiliac Region (Percutaneous & Transrectal)
  • Hip Joint & Proximal Femur

The panel of internationally renowned speakers/instructors has a wealth of experience and will share common diagnostic pitfalls, erroneous image interpretations, practical tips and pearls of wisdom open and honestly with the attendees. After lunch, 7 hours of practical sessions in small groups (2 – 4 vets per ultrasound machine) between both afternoons, which will provide the attendees with the opportunity to ask questions and to put their existing and newly acquired knowledge into practice, on both live horses and cadavers. The following anatomical regions will be covered during the practical sessions, supervised by the specialists: Shoulder joint & bicipital bursa, stifle joint region, poll & neck, percutaneous ultrasound of thoracolumbar spine, hip & pelvis and transrectal ultrasound of the lumbosacroiliac region & pelvis.

The course fee includes hot lunches, coffee/tea breaks, a wine & cheese reception, extensive electronic course notes and a certificate of attendance. Attendees can choose to only attend the lectures (= Lectures Only) on this course or can register for the entire course (= Lectures & Practical Sessions). On the evening of the first day all attendees are invited to attend the wine & cheese reception. Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available due to the highly practical nature of this course.

Dr. Carol Gillis is a graduate of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She developed a sport horse practice and became one of the first equine veterinarians to perform ultrasound examinations on the musculoskeletal system of horses.  Dr. Gillis returned for an equine surgery residency at UC Davis. Following completion of the residency, she obtained a PhD in equine tendon and ligament pathophysiology. Concurrently she established the equine ultrasound service at UC Davis, pioneering ultrasound of the musculoskeletal system at the University, and creating courses and hands-on labs to train veterinary students, residents and veterinarians how to perform and interpret ultrasonographic examinations. Clinically, Dr. Gillis has performed more than 26,000 ultrasound examinations of the horse and guided treatment of problems identified.

Dr. Gillis is the author of numerous scientific publications in journals such as the American Journal of Veterinary Research and the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association on the subject of equine soft tissue injury diagnosis and treatment, and recently was an author of “Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery 2014", the definitive reference book on the topic. Dr Gillis has presented her research on Equine Sports Medicine topics nationally at the American Association of Equine Practitioners and the American College of Veterinary Surgery meetings and internationally in the United Kingdom, France, Japan, Dubai, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. Dr. Gillis is a charter member of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She currently has a consulting practice in Ultrasound and Sports Medicine in Aiken, SC, and lectures nationally and internationally.

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Dr. Wade Tenney completed his veterinary studies at Colorado State University. He then went on to do an equine private practice internship at Littleton Equine Medical Center where he stayed on for an additional two years as an associate veterinarian. He then joined B.W. Furlong and Associates in Oldwick, New Jersey where he practiced as an ambulatory/clinic veterinarian with a strong focus on reproduction and nuclear scintigraphy. In 2005, Dr. Tenney completed a 1 year fellowship in Large Animal Ultrasound with Dr. Mary Beth Whitcomb and Dr. Betsy Vaughan at the University of California, Davis. Following his fellowship, Dr. Tenney joined Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic on California’s central coast. During this time, he worked as a general practitioner with a strong focus on sports medicine and ultrasound. He also provided care to clients at the HITS Thermal Horse Show during the winter months. In April of 2013, Dr. Tenney joined the Large Animal Ultrasound Department at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. At the Hospital for Large Animals, Dr. Tenney works closely with the Sports Medicine, Internal Medicine and General Surgery services, providing diagnostic ultrasound services to horses throughout the Northeast. Dr. Tenney is also an FEI Veterinarian and officiates as a Veterinary Delegate at FEI Jumping, Dressage and Eventing competitions throughout the US, Canada and Mexico.

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Venue

Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center, 32100 N Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

CONTACT DETAILS FOR CLINIC

32100 N. Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ. 85331

Phone: (480) 595-8600
Fax: (480) 595-1640
Email: cahosp@gmail.com

 

DIRECTIONS

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: Get on 1-10 West.  Take exit 147B to AZ-51 N.  Merge onto AZ-101 Loop W via Exit 15B.  Take exit 28 to Cave Creek Rd.  Clinic will be on your left after about 8 miles

 

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – 33 miles

Tucson International Airport – 150 miles

  

NEARBY HOTELS

 

Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix -North Happy Valley

W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.
Phoenix, AZ  85027

(623) 434-5556

12.3 miles

Rooms From $224

Hampton Inn & Suites - Phoenix North / Happy Valley

2550 West Charlotte Drive

Phoenix, AZ  85085

(623) 516-9300

13.3 miles

Rooms from $186

Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Phoenix North- Scottsdale

4575 East Irma Lane

Phoenix, AZ 85050

(480) 473-3400

8.3 miles

Rooms from $175

Residence Inn Phoenix North / Happy Valley

2035 W. Whispering Wind Drive (formerly Hatfield Rd.)

Phoenix, AZ 85085

(623) 580-8833

13.4 miles

Rooms from $167

Cambria Hotel & Suites North Scottsdale Desert Ridge

4425 East Irma Lane

Phoenix, AZ  85050

(480) 585-6644

8.3 miles

Rooms from $185

Qualified Vet

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 1640.00

USD 1490.00

Lectures Only

USD 830.00

USD 750.00

2nd vet, same clinic

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 1560.00

USD 1415.00

Lectures Only

USD 790.00

USD 715.00

Vet & Vet. Nurse / Vet. Technician

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 2800.00

USD 2550.00

Lectures Only

USD 2400.00

USD 2180.00

Intern/Resident/PhD (Requires proof of status)

Lectures Only

USD 420.00

USD 420.00

Veterinary Student (Requires proof of status)

Lectures Only

USD 165.00

USD 150.00

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